In this article, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Renault Trafic 3 is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Trafic 3, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Renault Trafic 3?
So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally most Renault Trafic 3 will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:
- The single-arm screw jack for Renault Trafic 3 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Renault Trafic 3 : It uses precisely similar basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Renault Trafic 3 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler to use and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Renault Trafic 3?
We will now commence the part that surely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Renault Trafic 3? It might seem simple, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Renault Trafic 3 vehicles are supplied with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Renault Trafic 3 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may possibly replace based on the year and the finish of your Renault Trafic 3:
- The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Trafic 3. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
- In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional position, your jack might be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Renault Trafic 3 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, usually you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Renault Trafic 3?
Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Renault Trafic 3. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Renault Trafic 3, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Renault Trafic 3, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
- Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the vehicle, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
- Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Renault Trafic 3, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Renault Trafic 3, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Trafic 3 category.
